Members of the 89th Texas Legislature appoint CVAD faculty as Texas State 2D Artist

Congratulations to CVAD alumna Letitia Huckaby, M.F.A. 2010, Studio Art: Photography, and assistant professor of Studio Art: Photography, on being named as a 2026 Texas State Two-Dimensional Artist.

The 89th Texas Legislature announced 10 appointees selected to represent the state in 2025 and 2026 as official state artists, musicians and poets. Chosen by a legislative-appointed committee, these individuals were recognized for the exceptional quality of their work and their contributions to the cultural landscape of Texas.

Huckaby was honored alongside sculptor Linda Ridgway, who was named the 2026 Texas State Three-Dimensional Artist. The appointees were formally announced at the Texas Capitol through House Resolutions.

Huckaby is represented by Talley Dunn Gallery in Dallas and is co-founder of Kinfolk House in Fort Worth, a collaborative project space rooted in community engagement. Her practice blends artmaking and activism, and her work continues to inspire audiences across Texas and beyond.

The College of Visual Arts and Design is proud to celebrate Huckaby’s recognition and her enduring impact on the college, her students, the arts and her community.